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Definition status in British English

status noun

noun
/ˈsteɪtəs/
1

the legal position of a person, country etc

Example

Manuel applied for legal immigrant status after living here for two years.

Example

Will I be officially self-employed, or will I have employee status?

Synonyms and related words
paygrade walk of life status
2

someone's position in a profession or society, especially compared with other people

Example

Our organization seeks to improve the social status of disabled people.

Example

Dr Harrison held a high status at the university.

Synonyms and related words
paygrade walk of life status
2.1

a high social position that makes other people respect and admire you

Example

Duffield has a lot of status among fellow businessmen.

Example

Officials are now discussing the current status of the health reform laws.

Synonyms and related words
importance emphasis priority
4

a posting on a social networking site that tells other members what you are thinking or doing

Example

Everyone always asks us, what are the funniest status updates?

Synonyms and related words
humblebrag profile selfie
Definition status in British English